Alexander the Great

Birth of Alexander

356 BCE

Alexander was born in Pella, Macedonia to King Philip II.

Philip hires Greek philosopher

343 BCE

Aristotle teaches Alexander to appreciate philosophy, geography, Greek poetry, and scientific investigation.

Alexander finishes studying under Aristotle

340 BCE

Finishes at age 16 and joins his father's army.

Macedonians meet the Athenians and Thebans

338 BCE

Alexander leads attack against Thebans, and his father leads attack against Athenians.

Philip celebrates his upcoming departure to attack Persia.

336 BCE

As well as the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra.

Thracians & Illyrians rise in rebellion

335 BCE

Inspires the Greek city-states of Thebes to rebel.

Alexander departs Asia

334 BCE

Borrows money to supply for his troops for one month,

Alexander leads the Macedonian army

334 BCE

Leads the army against the Persians at the Granicus river.

Alexander spends the winter at Gordium.

333 BCE

According to legend, he solves the puzzle of the Gordian knot.

City of Alexandria is created.

331 BCE

Meant to be a hub of Greek commerce and culture.

Alexander conquers Babylon

331 BCE

Took treasure to distribute among his men.

Death of Cletius

328 BCE

Alexander becomes drunk at a banquet and argues with Cletius, Alexander accidentally stabs him with a spear.

Alexander marries Roxanne

327 BCE

Meant to be a political alliance, but serves as an insult to Barsine, Alexander's Persian mistress.

Alexander crosses to India.

326 BCE

Hoping to add more territory into his empire.

Death of Alexander

323 BCE

Dies of a fever in Babylon on his way back to Greece.